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Q: If my EPD was published in 2025 before the ECO Platform agreement, how is it possible to get this EPD also into the ECO Platform? A: Re-verification is needed for your EPD according to PCR 1.2. Q: I do not see any EPD from the EPD Hub in https://eco-portal.eco-platform.org — or maybe I need a login? A: EPDs are visible in the Eco Portal without login. Please use the filter for EPD Hub. Q: Does the system allow users to open the uploaded draft EPD later, just to confirm tha

Even well-prepared EPDs often face delays due to recurring technical issues. Most verification problems are preventable. 1. Incomplete Data Documentation Missing factory-level data, allocation methods, or supporting calculations frequently cause rejections. Fix: Provide full transparency in data collection and allocation procedures. 2. Misuse of Secondary Data Datasets not aligned with EN 15804+A2 or missing required indicators can invalidate results. Fix: Ensure full standar

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verification is often seen as a technical bottleneck, but in practice, most delays stem from one root cause: insufficient preparation. A key message is clear: the verification success is largely determined before submission. Missing documents, incomplete data uploads, and unchecked draft EPDs are among the most common reasons for multiple verification rounds, which can prolong your EPD publication process. Preparation as the deciding f

Signify, one of the world's leading lighting companies, has always aimed at integrating sustainability into its business strategy and portfolio design. From innovations in LED to products advancing the circular economy, their move toward making Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) with EPD Hub was a crucial step in measuring environmental impacts across various lighting products. We sat down with Maria Chiara Franchi, LCA & EPD Global Project Manager at Signify, to talk